Kathryn Smith

Mrs. Kathryn Smith

The "Scoop" on Mrs. Smith

I began my teaching career in 1991 and this is my 7th year at Southwest. I spent one year teaching 4th grade and the rest in 5th. Please don't share my secret, but 5th is my favorite! I graduated from Salem College in Winston-Salem and began teaching soon after. I spent the first few years teaching in Winston-Salem and then moved to High Point where I taught at Westchester Country Day School (my alma mater!) for five years. I then decided to move back to public schools and taught in Lexington at, believe or not, Southwest Elementary! This also happened to be my elementary school when I grew up in Lexington. I met my husband during this time and he actually proposed to me in front of my second grade class! After our first child was born I decided to take some time away from teaching and be a full time mommy. I stayed home and after our second child came along I decided to get back into the classroom. I began tutoring at SWE a few days a week which led me to where I am today and I couldn't be happier! I love what I do and I am excited about our year together!